PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has released its list of sobriety checkpoints scheduled to be held statewide during March. There are 21 checkpoints planned in 19 different counties. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the… Read more »
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Sioux Falls police report of thieves stealing catalytic converters from vehicles
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Police says crooks are crawling under vehicles and cutting off the catalytic converters. Officer Sam Clemens says the catalytic converters have some semi-precious metals in them. They are then often sold on the internet. Clemens says there were six reports of thefts over the weekend. Over the past… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,888. The state had 43 new cases and 58 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,918. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Survey: Economy growing however shipping worries loom
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- For a ninth straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, stayed in growth territory. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group says the survey continues to find good news. Goss says job growth… Read more »
Watertown Police Chief retiring in April
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown will have a new police chief next month. The current chief, Lee McPeek, has submitted his letter of intent to retire on April 9th. Mayor Sarah Caron is recommending Assistant Chief Tim Toomey be elevated to replace him. The city council will consider that recommendation at their meeting tonight. McPeek has been with… Read more »
Million dollar donor revealed for new ice arena in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The donor of a one million dollar gift to be put toward construction of a new ice arena in Watertown has been identified. The gift comes from First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard. The donation was first announced at a city council meeting 2 weeks ago, but at the time, the donor wished to… Read more »
Governor Noem appear on CBS “Face the Nation” to talk South Dakota’s response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday Governor Noem appeared on CBS “Face the Nation” talking about how her administration has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday in Orlando, FL as part of the CPAC conference, Governor Noem criticized infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Fauci on Face the Nation responded to it by saying to take… Read more »
Watertown taking applications for their first ever City Manager
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Applications are coming in from people who’d like to become Watertown’s first-ever city manager. Mayor Sarah Caron says the application period is open until March 15th. Then the city council will meet on April 5th to narrow the list of applicants down to about a half-dozen finalists who’ll be brought to town for interviews.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 2 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,888. The state had 134 new cases and 109 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,933. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 7 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,886. The state had 187 new cases and 213 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,910. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »